Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón

The Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón spans two floors with stone arches on the ground level and wooden structures on the upper floor.

Construction of this residence began in 1540 under the direction of Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón, who established Tunja as a colonial settlement.

The museum displays eighty artifacts that represent the evolution of Colombian society during the Spanish colonial period through art and historical objects.

The building houses the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Mayor's Office and the Boyacense Academy of History, welcoming visitors since 1965.

This structure stands as the only preserved residence of a Latin American colonial city founder, featuring original mannerist murals depicting exotic fauna.

Location: Tunja

Inception: 1540

Founders: Gonzalo Suárez Rendón

Official opening: August 7, 1965

Architectural style: colonial architecture

Address: Plaza de Bolívar

GPS coordinates: 5.88333,-73.60000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15